WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Is this a good idea?

Re: Is this a good idea?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 May 2001 12:22:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 17 May 2001, Cherie wrote: >
>Hi, Well, I had an ectopic (and lost r. tube )in 1997. Perfect
>pregnancy in 1999. Another ectopic in 2000 (metho). Since my remaining
>tube "worked" once, what are your thoughts on getting a hsg? Isn't this
>test to see if the tube is blocked? How could I have had a healthy
>pregnancy in between the two ectopics if there is blockage? Any advice
>would be appreciated. Thank-you, C.

Not a good idea. HSG can cause an infection in the tube. It is possible that the 2nd ectopic caused a blockage of the remaining tube.

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